An Alcoholic Patient Is Experiencing Withdrawal and Has Been Given

question 23

Multiple Choice

An alcoholic patient is experiencing withdrawal and has been given an intravenous (IV) infusion of glucose. The nurse identifies that this treatment may cause a decline in the electrolyte

• A) Calcium.
• B) Sodium.
• C) Potassium.
• D) Magnesium.

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